\u003cp\u003eThis text presents a comprehensive overview of the psychopathological disorders of childhood and adolescence from a brain-based perspective. Based upon the highly respected \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Pediatric Neuropsychology\u003c/i\u003e, this text covers all of the major pediatric disorders described in the DSM-IV-TR, while also offering hard-to-find coverage of childhood cognitive disorders that have not been addressed sufficiently in the DSM and other child psychopathology texts. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes the etiology of each disorder (including genetics), its prevalence, clinical presentation, assessment considerations, and evidence-based treatments. Additionally, the volume features all-new material on neuroimaging in diagnosis and a comprehensive, real-life case study for each disorder to enhance student and clinician understanding. Designed for graduate-level courses in child and adolescent psychopathology, this affordable text will also be a convenient resource for clinicians.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePresents a current, comprehensive overview of pychopathological disorders of childhood and adolescence from a brain-based perspective\u003cli\u003eIncludes cognitive disorders in children not well-covered in the DSM and other texts, including traumatic brain injury, seizures, pediatric HIV and other infectious conditions, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, and perinatal-related complications\u003cli\u003eProvides comprehensive case studies in each chapter, giving students a real-world understanding of assessment and diagnosis\u003cli\u003eAddresses proposed changes to be included in the DSM-V\u003cli\u003eCovers all-new material on neuroimaging in diagnosis\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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